By Mustapha Yauri An economic development expert has called for the urgent establishment of a National Revenue Regeneration and Financial Corporation (NRRFC) to shield Nigeria from fiscal collapse and fast-track economic diversification. Dr Ja’afaru Sa’ad, Chairman and Founder of the Galadiman Ruwa Centre (GSCLC), a Non Governmental Organisation, made theContinue Reading
By Rukayat Moisemhe The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) engaged the Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms on Thursday to explain benefits and address concerns over new tax laws. The engagement, held in Lagos, aimed to clarify misconceptions surrounding implementation and implications for manufacturers across differentContinue Reading
By Okeoghene Akubuike Abuja, Jan. 15, 2026 (NAN) The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), says Nigeria’s headline inflation rate stood at 15.15 per cent in December 2025. The Statistician-General (S-G), Adeyemi Adeniran, disclosed this in a statement on the Consumer Price Index (CPI) and Inflation Report for December 2025, releasedContinue Reading
By Kadiri Abdulrahman Abuja, Jan. 15, 2026 (NAN) The Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS) has dispelled news going rounds on the imposition of Value-Added Tax (VAT) on banking services, including electronic money transfer, fees and commission. Mr Dare Adekanmbi, Special Adviser on Media to Dr Zacch Adedeji, the Executive Chairman ofContinue Reading
By Aisha Cole A total of 20 ships are discharging petroleum products and other commodities at Apapa, Tin-Can Island and Lekki Deep Sea ports in Lagos, the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) said on Thursday. NPA explained that 14 of the ships were currently discharging bulk fertiliser, bulk wheat, bulk sugar,Continue Reading
By Taiye Olayemi Lagos, Jan. 15, 2025 (NAN) Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister for the Economy, Mr Wale Edun, says the economy is projected to grow 4.68 per cent in 2026 as the government drives investment-led, inclusive growth aimed at creating jobs and boosting citizens’ welfare. Edun made theContinue Reading
By Rukayat Moisemhe The Centre for Enterprise Governance (CEG) has urged Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) to adopt basic governance structures to remain compliant, competitive and financially viable amid implementation of Nigeria’s new tax reforms. CEG Founder, Dr Adeyinka Hassan, gave the advice on Thursday in Lagos in anContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh President Bola Tinubu says Nigeria will co-host Investopia with the United Arab Emirates in Lagos in February to attract global investors and boost sustainable investment inflows. Tinubu announced this on Tuesday at the 2026 Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW). He spoke on the sidelines of Nigeria’s conclusionContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh Nigeria’s Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) with the United Arab Emirates will unlock duty-free access for thousands of Nigerian products, the Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Dr Jumoke Oduwole, has said. Oduwole spoke on Tuesday in Abu Dhabi after Nigeria and the UAE signed the landmarkContinue Reading
By Aisha Cole Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC) has directed shipping companies, agents and terminal operators to suspend all reviews or increases in port charges to restore stability and ensure transparent stakeholder engagement. The directive was issued by the Executive Secretary and Chief Executive Officer of the NSC, Dr Pius Akutah,Continue Reading
